The Spring Season @ Birdland!

[Caruso]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 1:31pm

Jim Caruso and TheaterMania.com are proud to announce The Spring Season @ Birdland, a series of 7pm concerts featuring top Broadway and cabaret performers and songwriters at the legendary club (315 West 44th Street, NYC).

The season will include The Jeff Blumenkrantz Songbook (February 13), Andrea McArdle (February 14), The Marcy & Zina Show (February 20), Penny Fuller (March 6), Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw (March 14), Jim Brickman (March 20, 21), Christine Pedi (April 3), Linda Lavin (April 10), Steven Brinberg as Simply Barbra (April 17), David Ippolito (May 1), Dick Scanlan (May , Euan Morton (May 15), and Jule Styne in Hollywood (May 22).

The cover charge for each concert will vary, and range from $25-$40, and there will be a $10 food/drink minimum. Tickets may be purchased through the Birdland box office (212-581-3080) or online at www.instantseats.com/birdland. A full dinner menu is available at Birdland until 1am.

The Jeff Blumenkrantz Songbook – Monday, February 13 Broadway babies Judy Blazer, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Victoria Clark, Rebecca Luker, Ryan Perry, and Sally Wilfert sing the material of the Tony Award-nominated composer of such theatrical ventures as Urban Cowboy, The Audience, and Audra McDonald’s The Seven Deadly Sins. $25

Andrea McArdle – Tuesday, February 14 Since her Tony nominated turn as the original Annie on Broadway, vocalist Andrea McArdle has remained one of Broadway’s brightest stars with roles in Starlight Express, State Fair, Les Miserables, and Beauty And The Beast. Spend a special Valentines Day with our favorite redhead! $40

The Marcy & Zina Show – Monday, February 20 Broadway singers Rebecca Luker, Richard Todd Adams & Scott Coulter join Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the prodigious songwriting duo responsible for “Taylor The Latte Boy,” and the Off-Broadway hit, Junie B. Jones. $25

Penny Fuller – Monday, March 6 The Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated star of The Dinner Party and Applause makes a rare cabaret appearance, performing a rich tapestry of theater songs and popular music. $40

Under The Covers with Victoria Shaw – Tuesday, March 14 The singer/songwriter responsible for over 65 million cds is joined by Gary Burr, Mark Hudson and Billy for another country/pop round-robin extravaganza! $25

Jim Brickman – Monday/Tuesday, March 20/21 We’re thrilled to host two special intimate evenings with this remarkable Platinum-selling composer and pianist. $40

Christine Pedi – Great Dames – Monday, April 3 – The popular star of Forbidden Broadway sings a collection of songs by and about the great ladies, divas, dolls, broads, babes, sirens and songstresses of the stage and screen. $25

Linda Lavin – The Song Remembers When – Monday, April 10 The beloved star of “Alice” recalls her roots in the theater with musical choices ranging from Gershwin, Maltby & Shire, Dave Frishberg and Trisha Yearwood. The musical relationship with pal Billy Stritch at the piano adds to the party atmosphere this hostess-with-the-mostess exudes.
$40

Steven Brinberg is Simply Barbra – Monday, April 17 - Wait Till We're 64…The Birthday Concert The world-renowned Streisand impersonator returns from a symphonic tour with Marvin Hamlisch to celebrate the ultimate Diva’s birthday with songs, stories and special guest stars from the Broadway stage.

David Ippolito – Monday, May 1 “That Guitar Man From Central Park” celebrates his 15th year singing and playing his thoroughly original tunes for the people of New York City. $25

Dick Scanlan - Buddy Booth Up – Monday, May 8 – The lyricist/librettist of Thoroughly Modern Millie recounts his experiences on the other side of the footlights as an original cast member in the 1991 cult hit musical, Pageant. Set against the backdrop of the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic, this is a frank, funny and affectionate monologue about playing a woman…and becoming a man. $25

Euan Morton – Monday, May 15 The Tony-nominated star of Taboo sings reinterpreted Broadway standards and splashy songs from his brand new album, NewClear. $30

Jule Styne in Hollywood – Monday, May 22 This concert will celebrate the PS Classics recording of both standards and forgotten gems from Styne's illustrious film catalog, including his 10 Academy Award-nominated songs. Performers on the cd to include Audra McDonald, Leslie Uggams, Brent Barrett, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Kelli O'Hara, Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley, Sutton Foster, and Debbie Gravitte. $30